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message 13401: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6883 comments currently reading Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well- a bit of whimsy which is just what I need at the moment.


message 13402: by Veronica ⭐️ (new)

Veronica ⭐️ | 2384 comments Dale wrote: "currently reading Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well- a bit of whimsy which is just what I need at the moment."

I know what you mean Dale. I feel that way sometimes too :)


message 13403: by Regina (new)

Regina Currently reading Lone Star by Paullina Simons. It wasn't until I was about up to 20% before I started to get into it. It's grabbed me now though.


message 13404: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments Sally906 wrote: "I finished Clade last night - I really loved it - but not 100% happy with part of the ending scenario so it dropped back to 4 stars

I have now picked up [book:The Chocolate Promise..."


Except when her sister Val calls her Massy...


message 13405: by Ryan (last edited Apr 02, 2015 12:00AM) (new)

Ryan Yesterday I finished Night Walker and today I wrote a review. Tomorrow is Good Friday, proving the thrills never stop.

I am currently finishing Neil Gaiman's short story anthology Smoke and Mirrors that I began many novels ago. It's very good so far, and I had only put it to the side to focus on various Goodreads challenges and whatnot.


message 13406: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6883 comments Marianne wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "I finished Clade last night - I really loved it - but not 100% happy with part of the ending scenario so it dropped back to 4 stars

I have now picked up [book:The ..."


Which is nearly as bad in my thoughts.


message 13407: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments LOL!


message 13408: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments I just finished the 2nd in the Mark Tartaglia series by British author, Elena Forbes, Our Lady Of Pain, another 5★ read, IMHO.
my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 13409: by Susan (new)

Susan (goodreadscomsusanaustralia) | 452 comments I've just finished Human Love for the "All About Books" 2015 Bingo Challenge.

Andrei Makine is one of my favourite writers, but I could only give this one 3 stars. I explain why in my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Summer, Fireworks, and My Corpse finished, very very good. My first exposure to Japanese horror. Review here.


message 13412: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)


message 13413: by Sarah (new)

Sarah Liam wrote: "Summer, Fireworks, and My Corpse finished, very very good. My first exposure to Japanese horror. Review here."

Looks good :) I must try it.


message 13414: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments I am really enjoying my library copy of A Man Called Ove.... may have to BUY this one!


message 13415: by Suz (new)

Suz | 4428 comments Ooooh what a great book In the Blood is. So glad it caught my eye at the library. Full easy five stars from me! Here's my review:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 13416: by Ace (new)

Ace (aceonroam) Marianne wrote: "I am really enjoying my library copy of A Man Called Ove.... may have to BUY this one!"

I loved Ove too Marianne...


message 13417: by Jülie ☼♄  (new)

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6581 comments Marianne wrote: "I am really enjoying my library copy of A Man Called Ove.... may have to BUY this one!"

Its a great book isn't it Marianne? Hoping his next one will be as good, its due out soon I think.


message 13418: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments Yes, Julie it's in my TBR too.


message 13419: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6883 comments Started When You Walked Back Into My Life not much reading will get done this weekend though.


message 13420: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments Michael wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Yes, Julie it's in my TBR too."

He has a new book coming out soon. 0_o"


My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises


message 13421: by Suz (new)

Suz | 4428 comments Marianne wrote: "I am really enjoying my library copy of A Man Called Ove.... may have to BUY this one!"

Marianne this one I must get too, heard sooo many good things ;)


message 13422: by Suz (new)

Suz | 4428 comments Michael wrote: "Me too Ace, easily one of the best books i read last year.

So glad you enjoyed that one Suzanne. Lisa Unger sure knows how to write a good thriller. :)"


Loved it Michael. Need to make way for more of hers pronto!


message 13423: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15798 comments Mod
I finished The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani but sadly I did not care for it much.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 13424: by Ryan (new)

Ryan Finished Smoke and Mirrors (three stars) and now reading Mr. Mercedes. I just realised this is only my second Stephen King book.


message 13425: by Chris (new)

Chris Miles (cruisingcricketer) | 44 comments A wonderful book about a young American nurse in the Peace Corps who established a nursing school in Baghlan. Was fortunate enough to win it as a giveaway on here: Little Women of Baghlan by Sue Fox


message 13426: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79994 comments Mod
Chris wrote: "A wonderful book about a young American nurse in the Peace Corps who established a nursing school in Baghlan. Was fortunate enough to win it as a giveaway on here: Little Women of Baghlan by Sue Fox"

Little Women of Baghlan: The Story of a Nursing School for Girls in Afghanistan, the Peace Corps, and Life Before the Taliban by Susan Fox


message 13427: by Marina (new)

Marina Finlayson | 285 comments Nearly finished readingPope Joan. It's set in the Dark Ages, and makes me very glad I didn't live in those times!


message 13428: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6883 comments Have to agree with you there Marina.


message 13429: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments well, I got it from the library, but I will be buying my own copy, and his next book too. 5★s from me for A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 13430: by Suz (new)

Suz | 4428 comments This was a novella that I read last night, Of Love and Secrets. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 13431: by Suz (new)

Suz | 4428 comments Marianne wrote: "well, I got it from the library, but I will be buying my own copy, and his next book too. 5★s from me for A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"


When you're buying the book after reading a library copy, this is when it's good! Glad you enjoyed it Marianne :)


message 13432: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments Yep, I have ordered this, and his next one out in June, that should tell you something!


message 13433: by Regina (new)

Regina Yesterday I finished Lone Star by Paullina Simons.
Fans will enjoy it. Surprise treat in there as well.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 13434: by Jenni (new)

Jenni Boyd I just finished Pray for Silence (Kate Burkholder, #2) by Linda Castillo

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 13435: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15798 comments Mod
I finished The Dark Half by Stephen King. That was good:)
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 13436: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)


message 13437: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15798 comments Mod
Brenda wrote: "I read Fallen Guardians by Steena Holmes yesterday 3.5★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."


Yours had menacing crows, mine had evil sparrows. The birds are out to get us:)


message 13438: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79994 comments Mod
LOL!!! It seems so Phrynne!


message 13439: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)


message 13440: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15798 comments Mod
Finished April Lady by Georgette Heyer. Now that was a change of pace after reading Stephen King :)
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 13441: by ★ Jess (last edited Apr 05, 2015 08:23AM) (new)

★ Jess  | 3071 comments Finished rereading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for the fourth or fifth time. Did cry. A lot.

Short review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 13442: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)


message 13443: by Regina (new)

Regina Currently reading one of April Historical Fiction Challenge books.
A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute.

I'm really enjoying it.


message 13444: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15798 comments Mod
Regina wrote: "Currently reading one of April Historical Fiction Challenge books.
A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute.

I'm really enjoying it."


It's a lovely book Regina.


message 13445: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments just finished Evil in Return: A Mark Tartaglia Thriller Evil in Return A Mark Tartaglia Thriller by Elena Forbes , the third installment in this series, getting better with each new book. 5★s
my review :https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

then for something completely different, the only Dale Harcombe book my library had The Goanna Island Mystery The Goanna Island Mystery by Dale Harcombe for which I took me back to age 6 and rated it 5★s
my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and now a book with shades of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin , methinks: The Little Paris Bookshop: A Novel The Little Paris Bookshop A Novel by Nina George


message 13446: by Sally906 (last edited Apr 06, 2015 03:16PM) (new)

Sally906 | 87 comments I finished a couple of books over the weekend, haven't done reviews yet though:


Curve My Attitude ( The Curvies, #2) by Sarah Gai Curve My Attitude by Sarah Gai - above average
and
The Chocolate Promise by Josephine Moon The Chocolate Promise by Josephine Moon - Just what I needed this weekend - Excellent Stuff


Now I am currently reading a Romantic Suspense by an Aussie author:

Burnt by Karly Lane Burnt by Karly Lane

and a historical romance, also by an Aussie author:
Green Valley by Meredith Resce Green Valley by Meredith Resce


message 13447: by Kylie (last edited Apr 06, 2015 03:19PM) (new)

Kylie (Kylz) | 1 comments I am currently reading a book by Penelope Ward

Jake Understood (Jake, #2) by Penelope Ward
Jake Understood


message 13448: by Regina (new)

Regina Can now post my review for Letters To My Husband by Stephanie Butland.

It's a long one ;)

I obviously differ in opinion to the promotional quote by Katie Fforde.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 13449: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments I'm very much enjoying The Little Paris Bookshop: A Novel The Little Paris Bookshop A Novel by Nina George , and I was right about it being in the vein of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin .
Lots of quotable sentences/passages.


message 13450: by Dale (last edited Apr 07, 2015 12:34AM) (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6883 comments Currently reading one which Bette has recommended, The Pursuit of Happiness


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